Mega Millions jackpot rises to $1.1 billion after no winner
Jan 09, 2023
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Another Mega Millions drawing, another night without a big winner. No one hit all six numbers and won the estimated $940 million jackpot, pushing the lottery prize to an estimated…
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Iowa woman believed to be oldest person in US dies at 115
Jan 06, 2023
LAKE CITY, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa woman who was believed to be the oldest living person in the U.S. has died at the age of 115. Lampe & Powers Funeral Home in Lake City…
College scam mastermind Rick Singer gets 3.5 years in prison
Jan 05, 2023
BOSTON (AP) — The mastermind of the nationwide college admissions bribery scheme that ensnared celebrities, prominent businesspeople and other parents has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison. Rick Singer’s punishment is the longest…
Fans give millions to Damar Hamlin's toy drive for kids
Jan 04, 2023
BUFFALO, NY -- Damar Hamlin’s goal was simple: He wanted to raise $2,500 online to buy toys for needy kids. It took about two years. Then came Monday, when the Buffalo Bills safety was critically…
Jeremy Renner undergoes surgery after snow plow accident
Jan 03, 2023
RENO, Nevada (AP) — Jeremy Renner suffered blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries in a snow plow accident in Reno, Nevada, on Sunday, a representative for the actor said Monday, and remains in critical but…
Senate hits snag in bid to pass $1.7 trillion spending bill
Dec 22, 2022
WASHINGTON (AP) — Momentum toward passing a $1.7 trillion government funding bill with more aid for Ukraine has slowed considerably as lawmakers struggle to reach an agreement on amendments to the bill. An agreement would…
Musk says he'll be Twitter CEO until a replacement is found
Dec 21, 2022
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Elon Musk says he plays on remaining as Twitter’s CEO until he can find someone willing to replace him in the job. Musk's announcement came after millions of Twitter users asked…
FTX founder agrees to extradition to US, attorney says
Dec 20, 2022
NASSAU, BAHAMAS (AP) -- Sam Bankman-Fried may be ready to come to the U.S. to face criminal charges related to the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX following a chaotic court appearance in the Bahamas. A…
Arctic air will blast much of US just before Christmas
Dec 19, 2022
ATLANTA (AP) — Forecasters are warning of treacherous holiday travel and life-threatening cold for big parts of the nation, an arctic air mass blows into the already-frigid southern United States. In a special weather statement…
US recession a growing fear as Fed plans to keep rates high
Dec 16, 2022
WASHINGTON (AP) — After scaling 40-year highs, inflation in the United States has been slowly easing since summer. Yet the Federal Reserve seems decidedly unimpressed — and unconvinced that its fight against accelerating prices is…